OK, I realize bread machines seem oh-so 20th century, but they really are great kitchen accessories for work at home moms. Bread machines take several hours to do their magic but require very little effort. Perfect for the work at home mom who is home but otherwise occupied.
Just throw all the ingredients in the bread machine and forget it until your bread is ready.
Just throw all the ingredients in the bread machine and forget it until your bread is ready.
Breadman Bread Maker
This is the bread machine I have, and it gets a workout. I use it several times a week. Friday night pizza is almost always homemade in our house because it is just so easy to make pizza dough with a bread machine. My only complaint is it is a little noisy.
Bread machine's features: Bakes 1, 1-1/2, or 2 lb. horizontal loaves of bread. Has more than 300 program combinations. Removable lid has a see-through window; machine has a stainless steel body. Fruit, nut, or herb add-in dispenser. Makes jam too. 60 minute power-failure backup
Bread machine's features: Bakes 1, 1-1/2, or 2 lb. horizontal loaves of bread. Has more than 300 program combinations. Removable lid has a see-through window; machine has a stainless steel body. Fruit, nut, or herb add-in dispenser. Makes jam too. 60 minute power-failure backup
Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme Bread Machine
One of the more expensive bread machines on the market, Zojirushi has made a fan of many bread-making enthusiasts. Read Review
Bread machine's features: Bakes a large traditional shaped 2-lb. loaf of bread. Home Made Menu function allows adjustments to the knead, rise and bake time. Also prepare dough, cake, jam, sourdough starter and meatloaf. 13-hour programmable timer to have freshly baked bread ready when waking up.
Bread machine's features: Bakes a large traditional shaped 2-lb. loaf of bread. Home Made Menu function allows adjustments to the knead, rise and bake time. Also prepare dough, cake, jam, sourdough starter and meatloaf. 13-hour programmable timer to have freshly baked bread ready when waking up.
Cuisinart Convection Bread Maker
Bread machine's features: Choice of 16 pre-programmed menu options, a choice of three crust colors and three loaf sizes including 2 lbs. Choose from over 100 bread, dough and pizza dough, sweet cakes and jams.
